By Angela Green: Chef Robert Thompson MBE announces new Isle of Wight opening.
This Spring, RTCaféGrill will launch in Ryde, Isle of Wight, opening its doors officially on Thursday the 7th of March 2024. The new restaurant, obsessed with freshness and quality, and will take a zealous approach to local and seasonal cooking.
Led by Chef Robert Thompson MBE, RTCaféGrill will open on the ground floor of Royal Maritime House, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A laid back vibe, with a long bar flanked with bar stools and bar tables looking out over the Solent, welcomes guests. The bar will lead into the restaurant area, with clothed tables, bistro-style chairs, and oversized rattan lights hanging from the high ceilings and the snug area will have upholstered banquette seating.
Aiming to offer memorable flavours and lively atmosphere, the space spills out of glass doors into a beautiful garden. On fair days, tables will be laid up, offering guests the ultimate views whilst eating dishes such as the House Grass-Fed Beef Burger, Linguini Carbonara, and Yellow-Fin Tuna Salad Niçoise.
A champion of local produce, Thompson loves foraging in the woods, or along the Island’s stunning shoreline. He also loves sharing his passion for modern British cuisine with cooking demonstrations from his renowned tasting menu.
Looking ahead, long term plans includes the opening of Isle of Wight Garden, a farm that will help Thompson achieve his long-term ambition being ever more sustainable.
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